Candid

MAY 9, 2024

While the debate around the politics of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and social impact investing goes on, the fact remains that there is a yawning racial wealth gap in the United States. economy creates immediate and long-term economic and social challenges that affect all Americans.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Then we’ll give you the strategies you need to find volunteers who can truly make a difference to your organization’s work. Volunteer Recruitment: 15+ Strategies. Let’s dive into some strategies for doing so! Volunteer Recruitment: 15+ Strategies. Here are 15+ strategies to get you started.

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Volunteer Strategy Guide Local 98

sgEngage

MARCH 18, 2024

In this blog post, we’ll explore the significance of advancing equity in philanthropic grantmaking and discuss actionable steps that donors, organizations, and social changemakers can take to make a meaningful impact. This means moving away from rigid funding structures and timelines toward more agile and responsive approaches.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 2, 2021

In part one of this series, I outlined my top six fundraising strategies for 2021: . Mastering an analytic approach to strategy and planning. In this post, I’ll explore the third strategy. . Take a look at your social media to see what posts are getting clicked and shared. Civil rights and social justice.

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EveryAction

JUNE 8, 2023

That content might include the initial email, multiple reminder emails, a thank you message with social sharing opportunities, an update message, etc. Ask advocates to send proclamation requests to their local leaders. Share the videos with advocates to bring them close to the lawmaking process. Learn more at WeRaiseTheRoots.com !

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

I keep hearing from the “older generation&# how aware they were of the importance of social media, but how difficult it was to change mindsets. One of the highlights is that I finally got to meet Enoch Choi who is a doctor at the Palo Alto Medical Foundation and uses social media. View more presentations from Beth Kanter.

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EveryAction

MAY 11, 2023

When you have a goal to meet—like asking a governing body to sign a bill into law, telling a CEO or other stakeholder to change a behavior or policy, or meeting goals around educating decision-makers on your issue area—you know you can’t do it alone. Cast a wide net with texts, emails, phone calls and social posts.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” – Margaret Mead Working with volunteers and including them in your nonprofit’s strategy can be meaningful, challenging, and rewarding, all at the same time. We’re beyond thankful for the volunteers we have.

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EveryAction

JANUARY 11, 2023

Many organizations delayed their policy agenda-setting until they were certain which party would be in control of each chamber of Congress. These volunteers are mostly your lowest level advocates who might help you fill up a lawmaker’s inbox or gain some attention on social media during critical parts of your campaign.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 29, 2014

Google+ Pages have a vast tool set and Google’s quest to integrate Google+ into their most popular products, such as Search, Gmail, YouTube, Local, and Wallet, is paying off as active monthly users continue to grow. Many nonprofits are curious, but lack the resources necessary to create and manage yet another social network.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 6, 2022

And this year the theme is “Only One Earth,” highlighting the need for us all to live sustainably and in harmony with nature by making transformative changes in our policies and our choices. For those nonprofits that integrate sustainability and climate action in their strategy, a new stream of funding opportunities is emerging.

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sgEngage

JULY 24, 2023

Let’s explore how these two factors impact higher education and the potential strategies institutions can adopt. College towns” often generate robust tourism that fuels local restaurant, retail, entertainment, and hospitality industries. Work with local, state, and federal programs. What can schools do to innovate and adapt?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 24, 2020

First, blogging allows your nonprofit to have a consistent stream of new content use in your e-newsletter and share on social media which increases traffic to your website and awareness of your nonprofit’s brand. The first blogging platform, Blogger , launched in 1999 and it signaled the birth of the Social Web.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 12, 2023

While there are risks of accepting in-kind donations, those risks can be offset by creating firm policies and guidelines surrounding the in-kind donations your nonprofit will accept. Not all gifts are made equally, and you won’t be able to accept them all if you don’t create an in-kind donation policy. What are in-kind donations?

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Donation Guide Policy Nonprofit 93

Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 5, 2022

You’ll find it sprinkled throughout your social media feed and making headlines at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. Purpose can be an organizational strategy and a roadmap to remain competitive in a fast-changing economy. Purpose-Driven Companies Integrate Purpose into Business Strategy. Take CVS Health.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Our first cohort of Community Fellows came together last week to dig into the topic, specifically investigating: How might we support food banks and food suppliers in anticipating people’s needs locally to provide nutritious meals with dignity? Director of Advocacy, Policy, and Research, Hunger Free America. Emilio Tavarez.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 12, 2021

Most recently, we took a critical step in our climate action plan by including climate as a part of the company public policy platform, joining priorities like equal rights and privacy and security. “We This focus on partnerships across social justice and climate justice movements resulted in 350.org’s

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 3, 2015

All medium and large nonprofits with multiple chapters eventually experience a unique, but common problem in their mobile and social media campaigns. It’s common for the chapters to resent the head office’s sudden intervention and they don’t want to lose their creative freedom and control over their social network communities.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 1, 2009

I was curious how a large national network with local affiliates approaches a social media strategy in a networked way. Iavor says they started with an over arching strategy, "We had to think through what we do as a brand in the social space and how it relates to our business goals so we could deploy social media strategically."

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EveryAction

AUGUST 25, 2022

Whether you’re looking to contact lawmakers, gather petition signatures, or mobilize public support using social media, you can measure and increase support for your mission by presenting your audience with a digital form across their preferred channels. Why should nonprofits use digital advocacy forms now?

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sgEngage

MAY 30, 2023

Understanding Community Leadership Community leadership involves actively engaging with local stakeholders, identifying shared goals, and working collaboratively towards achieving them. Advocacy and Policy Support: Foundations possess a unique position of influence and can leverage their voice to advocate for systemic change.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 17, 2012

Over the past couple of years as I’ve guide nonprofits in preparing their social media policies or when I speak, I get asked questions that are more legal questions than about social media. Here’s a sampling: Our organization does advocacy around some policy issues. What are the legal issues?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 22, 2022

We need new policies, new technology, new strategies, and local support in order to build, implement, and sustain the kinds of solutions that will help us make progress on our goals. Their platform allows people to support local, community organizations easily and all in one place. About the Author. Cheryl Timoney.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 4, 2017

Recently, my social media feeds have been anxiety producing, if not downright depressing. Unfortunately, if you work in digital strategy and social media, monitoring social is a daily task and as a result a bad mood has become an occupational hazard. Quit Facebook or other social media? What to do? What to do?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 26, 2021

He holds a master’s in neuroscience and a master’s in public policy from the University of Oxford, where he studied as a Rhodes scholar. Now with C40 Cities, she supports cities in the global network to develop and implement inclusive climate action plans, policies, and programs. Policy Associate, The Nature Conservancy.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

Challenging economic conditions, finding reliable funding sources, local or federal regulations, and staffing challenges are all potential obstacles your new nonprofit could face on the road to getting up and running. Look into pro-bono services offered by local bar associations or law firms.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 22, 2023

If access is allowed through your organization’s policies, generative AI tools like ChatGPT, Bard AI, or Bing AI can help to break you out of your typical messaging and give you a foundation to work with. Your first donation can create a lasting impact, nurturing nature and fostering local engagement in our three new education centers.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

Don't worry, there are NetSquared groups in 75 cities who are dedicated to holding events for their local nonprofit technology communities. Governance Matters: Create a More Powerful Board Through Policy Governance. Atlanta, Georgia: Social Media Surgery: What Should Your Nonprofit Cut? Lusaka, Zambia: Social Media Surgery.

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Kindful

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

I used to conduct advocacy, communications, and fundraising trainings for local nonprofits and political candidates, and one of my favorite frameworks to share with them was the Story of Self, Story of Us, and Story of Now. There are a four basic elements of a Story of Now: A strategy. A strategy is your plan to achieve your goal.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 24, 2010

My co-presenter was the talented Bryce Skolfield , Director of Communications and Public Policy at the Children's Council of San Francisco. Together we were able to share a combination of strategy and tactics. Not surprising, generations somewhat correlated with social media experience/comfort level with one exception.

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California Social Media Sacramento Resource 87

Candid

APRIL 13, 2021

In July 2020, Candid published a blog post examining the many surveys inquiring about social sector organizations’ needs in light of COVID-19. We hope this information will be useful in a multitude of ways, from ongoing advocacy efforts to capturing the sector’s story to helping local leaders build greater resiliency.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

BIPOC communities are disproportionately impacted by social inequality, with higher rates of poverty and unemployment. Limited access to networks Limited access to networks and social capital can make it difficult for individuals to connect with others who can help them advance in their careers and succeed in their endeavors.

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Accessibility Challenge Leadership Tips 108

ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Implement ECB strategies. Drawing from adult learning theories, ECB utilizes a variety of strategies such as: Vehicle of instruction: face-to-face meetings, teleconferences, classroom style learning, web-based mechanisms, manuals, etc. Has the organization embraced policies, resources and a culture that supports evaluation?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 9, 2009

The array of social media can appear to be very complex. But social media and social networks respond to the same needs that drive people; the need to connect with one another in meaningful ways through conversation. Organizations that can really adapt and use social media need to simplify. Simplicity boils down to: 1.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

The book is not only an excellent reference for many Facebook questions, but also provides tactical recommendations for an effective Facebook content, engagement, and measurement strategy. Alison will join the Zoetica Salon today and answer your nitty gritty Facebook questions. What was it like to co-write a book with your spouse?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 23, 2017

Christina, who previously worked for the local Y association where she led wellness initiatives, recently became the chair. They also do Lunch/Breakfast and Learn, providing healthy food from a local restaurant and presentations on health topics such as training for running or walking events. Employee participation is strong.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 14, 2012

By now, you've probably heard all the benefits of building a social media presence on Facebook or Twitter. We've compiled a list of resources including articles, blog posts, webinars, and case studies on best social media practices from our global network. TechSoup's Social Media Resources. TechSoup.org.

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